leg-of-mutton
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of leg-of-mutton
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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A cropped sequined black moto jacket/bolero with leg-of-mutton sleeves came matched with an olive drab corset atop a camo ruffled skirt.
From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2020
Given that Violet once wore leg-of-mutton sleeves, she was in no position to condemn.
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2013
Mr. Lauren starts weaving a narrative — the floral prints, leg-of-mutton sleeves, velvets and gent trousers that blurrily evoke the late 19th century — and pretty soon you’re seeing contemporary possibilities.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2010
The form-fitting coat flopped well below the hands that hung from leg-of-mutton sleeves.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nemo sat down on the couch beside Teah and Michael and watched as Teah’s mother helped Sasha into a royal-blue ball gown with a scooped neck and leg-of-mutton sleeves.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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